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What to know about listeria
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Listeriosis is an infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, has issued a voluntary recall of its Starfish Seafood Trio – Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut and Trout due to potential contamination with listeria, according to a company announcement.
The recall was published on Oct. 9, 2026 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Smoked fish recalled in 6 states
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The recalled product was distributed to retailers in New York, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina and South Carolina.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the product to date.
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. voluntarily recalled Starfish Seafood Trio (cold-smoked salmon, halibut and trout) due to potential listeria contamination. (Credit: Getty Images)
The Backstory: According to the company, the potential contamination was identified by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, prompting the company to initiate the recall.
Product Identification
Dig deeper:
The recall affects the following product:
- Product: Starfish Seafood Trio – Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut and Trout
- Brand: Starfish Seafood
- Package size: 8 ounces (227 grams)
- Packaging: Vacuum-sealed plastic package
- Lot number: D139149161-153
- Expiration date: December 1, 2027
Consumers are advised to check the lot number and expiration date on their packages to determine whether they have the recalled product.
The recall was announced Oct. 9, 2026, and affects six states. (Credit: FDA)
What is listeria?
Why you should care:
According to the FDA, listeria monocytogenes (l. monocytogenes) is a type of disease-causing bacteria that can be found in many places, including soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation, and animals. It can survive and grow even under refrigeration.
A listeria infection can cause symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, as well as miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
It can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.
Consumers Urged Not to Eat Recalled Product
What you can do:
Consumers who purchased the affected Starfish Seafood Trio are urged not to eat it. The company advises returning the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. is a wholesale distributor and did not manufacture the recalled seafood. The company said it has notified affected customers and asked them to stop selling and distributing the product immediately, identify any remaining inventory and notify their customers as appropriate.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by the U.S Food and Drug Administration. This story was reported from Los Angeles.